United Opposition to Meet IG Over Nyeri Church Tear-Gas Incident, Says Gachagua
“Tomorrow all of us will go back to the Inspector General to ask him about those who attacked the Church of Christ. We will ask him why those who hurt women and children have not been arraigned in court," the Ex-DP said. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.k..
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Democratic Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua announced that the United Opposition will meet with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Monday to demand accountability for a January 25 tear-gas incident at a church in Nyeri County.
- The incident involved police reportedly lobbing tear gas during a church service at Witima, Othaya, attended by Gachagua and other political leaders.
- Gachagua and his entourage were dispersed by plainclothes police, causing chaos and damaging multiple vehicles, with one reportedly set ablaze.
- The disruption at Witima Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) was condemned by religious leaders and politicians as a violation of the constitutional right to worship.
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Opposition Rallies Disrupted by Teargas; Leaders to Confront Police IG - February 2026
A political rally in Kitengela led by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna was disrupted after police lobbed tear gas canisters into the crowd, causing chaos and sending supporters fleeing. The rally was part of the “Linda Mwananchi” tour, and Sifuna had previously alleged a plot to disrupt the events with planned chaos. This incident follows the dramatic removal of Sifuna as ODM's secretary-general, which has highlighted deep internal party divisions. In response to another incident, the United Opposition, led by DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, announced plans to confront Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Monday to demand accountability for a January 25 tear-gas incident at a church in Nyeri County.
